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Creamy Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Author: My Dragonfly Cafe

Ingredients

  • 5 T butter
  • 1/3 c flour
  • 1/2 c yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 c celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 c matchstick carrots or diced carrots
  • 1/3 c wild rice or rice blend ( I used Rice Select brand.)
  • 2/3 c half and half or milk for a lighter version
  • 1/2 t Kosher salt
  • 1/2 t pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 t dried thyme
  • 4 c turkey stock
  • 1 c chopped turkey
  • 1/4 c finely chopped fresh spinach or kale-frozen is ok to substitute

Instructions

  • Melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour to make roux and stir constantly for about 5 minutes.
  • Add in the onion, celery and carrots. Stir frequently for about an additional 10 minutes.
  • Then add in the remaining ingredients. Whisk frequently as soup begins to  thicken over low heat. In about 15 minutes, the desired consistency should be acquired.